UTSA-Texas State series shouldn't get lost in shuffle

Updated 12:26 am, Friday, November 30, 2012

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UTSA quarterback Eric Soza (right) proposes to his girlfriend Audrey Jones after the game against Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. Jones accepted according to family friends. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA quarterback Eric Soza (right) proposes to his girlfriend Audrey Jones after the game against Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. Jones ... more

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A UTSA student celebrates on the field after the game against Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

A UTSA student celebrates on the field after the game against Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA fans celebrate on the field after the game against Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA fans celebrate on the field after the game against Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Travis Menn gets a pat on the helmet by a fan after their game against Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's Travis Menn gets a pat on the helmet by a fan after their game against Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio ... more

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UTSA fans take the field after the Roadrunners defeated Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA fans take the field after the Roadrunners defeated Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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Rico Valdez celebrates on the Roadrunner logo after UTSA's victory over Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Rico Valdez celebrates on the Roadrunner logo after UTSA's victory over Texas State at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio ... more

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The UTSA Roadrunners gather at midfield before their game against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

The UTSA Roadrunners gather at midfield before their game against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Kenny Bias celebrates a touchdown with teammate Jeremiah Moeller (85) against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's Kenny Bias celebrates a touchdown with teammate Jeremiah Moeller (85) against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio ... more

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UTSA's Cole Hubble (83) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Jeremiah Moeller (85) and Cole Hicks (80) against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's Cole Hubble (83) celebrates a touchdown with teammates Jeremiah Moeller (85) and Cole Hicks (80) against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man ... more

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UTSA quarterback Eric Soza strolls in for a touchdown against Texas State in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA quarterback Eric Soza strolls in for a touchdown against Texas State in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / ... more

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UTSA's Kenny Harrison reacts after running in a 79-yard punt return for a touchdown against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's Kenny Harrison reacts after running in a 79-yard punt return for a touchdown against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio ... more

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UTSA's Kenny Bias (81) attempts a catch against Texas State's Craig Mager (25) in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Bias dropped the pass as he fell to the ground. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's Kenny Bias (81) attempts a catch against Texas State's Craig Mager (25) in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Bias dropped the pass as he fell to the ground. The ... more

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UTSA's Kenny Bias (81) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Cody Harris (68) against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's Kenny Bias (81) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Cody Harris (68) against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio ... more

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UTSA against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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Texas State's Shaun Rutherford (17) attempts a pass in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

Texas State's Shaun Rutherford (17) attempts a pass in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Evans Okotcha sprints away from Texas State's Justin Iwuji (08) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA's Evans Okotcha sprints away from Texas State's Justin Iwuji (08) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Eric Soza (08) makes a throw against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA's Eric Soza (08) makes a throw against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Eric Soza scrambles for yardage against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA's Eric Soza scrambles for yardage against Texas State in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Evans Okotcha (36) attempts to dive in for a touchdown against Texas State's Craig Mager (25) and Justin Iwuji (08) in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Okotcha had stepped out of bounds before the attempt. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's Evans Okotcha (36) attempts to dive in for a touchdown against Texas State's Craig Mager (25) and Justin Iwuji (08) in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. Okotcha ... more

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UTSA's Cole Hicks (80) misses a catch against Texas State's Darryl Morris (02) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA's Cole Hicks (80) misses a catch against Texas State's Darryl Morris (02) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Nic Johnson (22) puts a big tackle on Texas State quarterback Shaun Rutherford (17)in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA's Nic Johnson (22) puts a big tackle on Texas State quarterback Shaun Rutherford (17)in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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Texas State quarterback Shaun Rutherford (17) celebrates a touchdown against UTSA in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

Texas State quarterback Shaun Rutherford (17) celebrates a touchdown against UTSA in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA defenders pile on Texas State's Marcus Curry (28) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA defenders pile on Texas State's Marcus Curry (28) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Darrien Starling (24) makes a tackle against Texas State's Andy Erickson (13) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA's Darrien Starling (24) makes a tackle against Texas State's Andy Erickson (13) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA's Evans Okotcha (36) stiff arms Texas State's Jamie Clavell-Head (05) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

UTSA's Evans Okotcha (36) stiff arms Texas State's Jamie Clavell-Head (05) in the first half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News)

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UTSA head coach Larry Coker on the sidelines during the game against Texas State in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA head coach Larry Coker on the sidelines during the game against Texas State in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin ... more

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UTSA and Texas State gather for the coin toss as local businessman Ernesto Ancira throwing the coin in the air before their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA and Texas State gather for the coin toss as local businessman Ernesto Ancira throwing the coin in the air before their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio ... more

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UTSA's David Glasco, II (11) collides into a game official during the game against Texas State in the second half at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's David Glasco, II (11) collides into a game official during the game against Texas State in the second half at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin ... more

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UTSA's Steven Kurfehs (44) makes a tackle on Texas State quarterback Shaun Rutherford (17) in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA's Steven Kurfehs (44) makes a tackle on Texas State quarterback Shaun Rutherford (17) in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats ... more

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Texas State's Chase Harper (19) goes airborne against UTSA in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

Texas State's Chase Harper (19) goes airborne against UTSA in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio ... more

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UTSA head coach Larry Coker directs his team from the sidelines against Texas State in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin Man Hui / San Antonio Express-News) less

UTSA head coach Larry Coker directs his team from the sidelines against Texas State in the second half of their game at the Alamodome on Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The Roadrunners defeated the Bobcats 38-31. (Kin ... more

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UTSA-Texas State series shouldn't get lost in shuffle

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Conference USA, the future home of the UTSA Roadrunners, underwent a dizzying transformation in the past few days.

After being thrown for a loss, C-USA commissioner Britton Banowsky dusted himself off and executed a solid counter move, one that should make UTSA feel good about its future in what will be a 14-team league in a few years.

But as all the conferences shake and quake and struggle to remain relevant, I still think the big news of the past week in regard to UTSA football centered on the first meeting between the Roadrunners and the Texas State Bobcats.

Even though Saturday's game at the Alamodome didn't come close to selling out, I'm still intrigued by the possibilities for an annual, non-conference series between the two schools.

Here is some background in case you missed last week's pregame hype: UTSA and Texas State have been playing one another in other sports for a little more than three decades.